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New hospital opens in Mernda
MERNDA has its new Community Hospital open for business, allowing more residents in the City of Whittlesea accessible healthcare.The Community Hospital opened yesterday, taking...
Dementia now Australia’s leading cause of death
DEMENTIA has become the leading cause of death for Australians, according to the latest update of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s (AIHW)...
“Trapped” by quarry plan
TAYLORS Lane, Wallan, where new families have settled with the promise of a growth corridor, has seen certainty of long-term development replaced with anxiety...
Lovell pushes for Mernda hospital
MEMBER for Northern Victoria, Wendy Lovell, has called on the State Government to urgently clarify whether Mernda Community Hospital will receive operational funding in...
Local clinic celebrates one year of changing face of skin cancer care
WHEN SkinGP opened its doors in July 2024, it brought something new to the Macedon Ranges: a purpose-built, specialist skin cancer clinic offering expert...
Wallan resident’s bid for a fix
A WALLAN resident is facing a last-ditch bid to fix a nerve issue which has lingered since 2021, accusing the Austin Hospital of failing...
Positive ageing program
THE City of Whittlesea is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Positive Ageing Program to support residents aged 50 and over.The program...
The three words you need to know for emergencies
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics are asking Victorians to make use of the what3words feature through the Emergency Plus app.Described as a life-saving tool, what3words...
Clinic re-opens its doors in Romsey
Families and individuals are invited to a morning of activities in Romsey this week.Not-for-profit organisation Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health will be opening the...
A successful delivery at Northern Health
Northern Health Public Fertility Service has officially delivered its first baby thanks to nurse-led ovulation induction.Local couple Sarah and Matt Rowe welcomed their firstborn...